fitting (in or into)

verb

Definition of fitting (in or into)next
present participle of fit (in or into)
as in inserting
to put among or between others do you think you can fit this picture into the album? I can fit you in between my two o'clock and three o'clock appointments

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitting (in or into)
  1. inserting
  2. working in
  3. introducing
Verb
  • Advanced X-ray analysis confirmed that the electrode reliably repeats this two-step storage process, inserting zinc ions first and then adding protons.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In late July, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang posted on X for the first time to defend open-source models in artificial intelligence, inserting himself into a debate that was raging across the industry.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of inserting
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  • However, in my experience working in AI development, these algorithms lack engineering reasoning and often fail to calculate long-term architectural dynamics.
    — Ihor Hamal, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Caltrans said that can prevent construction crews from working in the affected area for several days.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of working in
Verb
  • Meanwhile, countries all over the world have been following the EU in introducing their own AI labelling laws, including India and Vietnam.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But Andersen keeps introducing threats, both external and internal, and the reader can’t help but worry.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of introducing
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“Fitting (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitting%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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